How to build a gaming PC

This guide will show you how to build a PC

Parts

Here are the things you will need. The links lead to the components I used.

Let’s get ourselves static-safe

1: Unbox the PSU, plug it in:

2. Touch the PSU (a metal part on it) whenever you rub your feet against the floor.

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Motherboard

1: Unbox your motherboard:

2: Put everything else you unboxed in the box. Close the box. Take the motherboard out of its bag and put it on top of the box:

CPU

1: Unbox the CPU. Make sure to only hold it by the edges. Never the bottom or top.

2: (carefully) Put the CPU in a static-safe spot.

3: Release the motherboard retention plate by pushing the metal stick down, out, release:

4: Now align the gold triangle on the CPU with the triangle cutout/dot cutout on the motherboard.

5: Gently place the CPU in the socket. Don’t push it or apply any force. Just drop it in.

6: Lower the retention bracket, making sure it’s guided by the top screw.

7: Lower the metal stick and put it back in. It’s okay to feel some resistance.

RAM

1: Look for 2 slots that are different colors or a diagram that shows which sticks of RAM to put in first. Pull back the right tabs of these. The left tab, on modern motherboards, does not pull back:

2: Unbox your RAM. Line the notches up:

3: Once the notch(es) are aligned, push the RAM in with even pressure on both ends until you hear a click on each end. Repeat for other sticks:

SSD

Skip if you are not installing.

1: Identify the notch similar to how you did with the RAM and insert:

2: Insert the mounting post and screw:

Cpu Cooler

Now I’m sorry, I cannot make an instruction specific to this. Resort to your cooler’s manual to find out:

PSU

1: Insert your PSU and screw:

Motherboard wire-up

1: Take out the biggest cable from the pack (let aside the power cable) and attach it to the 24-pin input on your motherboard:

2: Attach other end to a input labeld Motherboard or Mainboard:

CPU/EMS wire-up

1: Locate an 8-pin connector that is usually on the top-left closest to your CPU socket on your motherboard.

2: Connect the other end to an input labeled CPU or EMS.

3: Wire up if a second connector is present.

Cable Managment

This is really to your preference. I like to make it go around and stay away from fans and RGB. You will need zip ties:

Chasis-Mounted Functions

I’m sorry, I cannot make a guide specific to this either. Refer to the motherboard and chassis manual.

POWER IT UP

Plug in the power and switch the on/off switch to the on position. Put your case back together, plug in the keyboard, mouse, display, whatever it takes. Switch your monitor on.

Now, take a deep breath and press the power button.

TEST

You should see your motherboard’s logo.

If you see something like:

BIOS Self-Test Output

ASUS TUF Gaming Model Z390-PLUS SELF TEST
VGA Detected
Mouse Detected
Graphics Detected
Fast Boot Off

New CPU Detected! Configure it in Setup
Press F2 or DEL to enter SETUP

Press DELETE on your keyboard.

Get Windows

If you want windows, Go here. Launch the tool.

Read and accept the license terms.

Go to Create Installation media > Next > **ADJUST SETTINGS TO MATCH** > Next > **PLUG IN A FLASH DRIVE THAT IS AT LEAST 8GB** > USB Flash Drive > Next > **SELECT YOUR DRIVE** > Next

Once it’s done, unplug your drive and plug it into your new PC.

Reboot the PC and follow the steps to install Windows. You can say that you don’t have a license key, but you’re going to have to activate it later.